Sad news indeed.

I'll add my condolence as well.

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83 SD

84 CD

The first time I called Peach Parts, Phil answered. I described the symptoms on my 560SL, Phil diagnosed the problem and told me what I needed. Problem solved. He was a true profesional. I'm not the first to think he will be greatly missed.
Sad day.

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85 300TD

88 560SL

05 SL65 AMG

Sad news indeed to wake up to this morning. He will be missed by many. I will add my condolences to his family. He was always helpful.

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

"Lifes too short to drive a boring car"

Oh that is sad he was always a great help and human being

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95 e320,87 sdl,79 300sd

Dear Jennifer,
Your dad was special indeed. In addition to being a prince of a guy, he helped to fuel the passion that drives thousands of us here on the Diesel Forum and the other forums. Your dad shared our enthusiasm and always took us seriously, treating big and small requests with professionalism and respect. I will miss his expert knowledge but not nearly as much as I will miss his unflagging good nature. After every phone call, I extended a sincere invitation to visit me at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. where I promised to show him some special things - in the spirit of friendship and as a way of returning the many favors he did for me. He said that he would take me up on it when he had time, and was ever in Washington. I now extend the invitation to you. Thanks for your note and sharing your dad with all of us. Mark Conner

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2009 E320 Bluetec 117,000
1995 E300D 306,000 Sold
1996 Ford Taurus LX 130,000 Sold
1985 300TD Still 225,000 Sold
2016 Ford Fusion 24,900

Wow... Very sad news. Phil helped me several times with items I had a difficult time finding. He always came through and was very nice. I'm sure he will be sorely missed in more ways than one...

Rest In Peace Phil

Best Regards,

AJ

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AJ

1985 300D (SOLD)

What a great loss. Like so many others have posted, when you talked to Phil, you were the only one that mattered. Such a quality to have possessed and cultivated!

Jennifer and family, go forward strengthened knowing that Phil's memory lives on in the hundreds, if not thousands of folks he dealt with in such a positive and caring fashion over the years.

Take care.
Randy Leo

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

Even though I only spoke with Phil when I needed parts, he always remembered me and would ask me questions that proved he wasn't just looking at a computer screen. He was a true value to this site and to all the members here. I'm glad I was able to chat with him recently and he will be greatly missed.

My condolensces to his family. RIP Phil.

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Chad
2013 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL

I am so sorry to hear the news. Phil was special indeed - I was by no means a "big" customer, but every time I talked to him he remembered me and was always incredibly helpful. "Call Phil" is the mantra around here - he will be greatly missed.

- Eric

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1981 300D - {172,000}
1971 220D {Sold to TomJ}

My condolences to Phil's family. Phil gave us a wonderful resource and outlet when he started Mercedesshop. Thank you brother.

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You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows - Robert A. Zimmerman

My condoleneces. Phil was one of the best. Who in the world would call a "customer" at midnight to CORRECTLY diagnosis a percieved major issue only to have Phil fix it by phone. Phil did that and he will be missed by the MB community.

It was a shock to see the notice of Phil's passing a few minutes ago when I opened up the Peach Parts website today.

This is truly a shock. My condolences to Phil's family and fiancee.

He will be missed.

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Strelnik
Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

Phil will be greatly missed. He helped me too on more than one occasion.

- Peter.

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2021 Chevrolet Spark
Formerly...
2000 GMC Sonoma
1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021
2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels
1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles.
1984 123 200
1979 116 280S
1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1971 108 280S

Phil went out of his way on a couple of occasions to help me with parts issues on the 240D without selling me a thing. One of those you feel you've known forever. Truly a man of honor. Godspeed Phil.

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You're a daisy if you do.
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84 Euro 240D 4spd. 220.5k sold
04 Honda Element AWD
1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler
1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4
1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting

My condolences.

Jorn hits the nail on the head:

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$60 OM617 Blank Exhaust Flanges
$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment